by Sezar Bune, J.D. | Toronto Employment Lawyer | Jan 8, 2023
A thorny issue in the area of employment law involves determining whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor. What’s the big deal, you ask? Well, for employment lawyers in Ontario, this issue is often difficult to discern and massive...
by Sezar Bune, J.D. | Toronto Employment Lawyer | Dec 29, 2022
When Should I Consult with an Employment Lawyer? Whether you are an employee or employer in Ontario, there are several situations in which you may want to consider speaking with an experienced employment lawyer: 1) If you believe your employer has violated your...
by Sezar Bune, J.D. | Toronto Employment Lawyer | Dec 28, 2022
What is a Wrongful Dismissal? In Canada, a wrongful dismissal refers to an employer unlawfully terminating an employee’s employment without complying with its legal obligation under an employment contract. Contrary to a common misconception, what makes a dismissal...
by Sezar Bune, J.D. | Toronto Employment Lawyer | Dec 26, 2022
In Ontario employment law, an employee facing a wrongful dismissal or constructive dismissal has a legal duty to “mitigate”. Put simply, this is a legal obligation that requires an employee who has faced a significant change to the terms or conditions of employment...
by Sezar Bune, J.D. | Toronto Employment Lawyer | Dec 17, 2022
What is a Constructive Dismissal in Ontario Employment Law? In Ontario, a constructive dismissal occurs when an employer makes a significant change to an employee’s job terms of employment, working conditions or employment contract without the employee’s...
by Sezar Bune, J.D. | Toronto Employment Lawyer | Nov 27, 2022
As an employment lawyer, I have assisted many employees (and employers) where a dispute arose because of a company’s decision to place an employee on a unpaid administrative suspension. Is it permissible for an employer to suspend an employee for administrative...
by Sezar Bune, J.D. | Toronto Employment Lawyer | Nov 14, 2022
Earlier this year, Canada passed a new law that makes important amendments to the Competition Act. The Competition Act applies to all companies doing business across Canada, regardless of whether they are provincially regulated or federally regulated. Some of the most...
by Sezar Bune, J.D. | Toronto Employment Lawyer | Oct 22, 2022
Misbehaving Employers Dinged with Significant Damages Award in Wrongful Dismissal Claim There has been a recent trend in wrongful dismissal cases that reflect a clear and resounding message to Ontario businesses: the courts will not tolerate any breach by an employer...
